AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCalifornia plastic fight: California’s new rules require most packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032—setting off a three-way clash between environmental groups, plastic producers, and lawmakers, with at least one producer threatening a lawsuit and more litigation expected. Northwest blueberry push: Oregon and Washington blueberry groups are backing a “yes” vote in a July referendum to keep the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council running, arguing demand-building support matters even as harvest expectations shift. Housing process tech: More cities are adopting preapproved building plans to speed approvals and cut upfront delays—an affordability lever that’s getting attention beyond Oregon. Public safety software: A Ritzville, Wash., council approved paid software to track stolen items via nationwide pawn-shop searches, aiming to stop theft from “leaving town” unnoticed. Oregon health leadership: Oregon Tech named Dr. Jackie Zhang as dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences, bringing NIH-funded research leadership to campus. Wildlife and weather: Dead whales keep washing ashore on the West Coast, while forecasts warn wildfire risk stays elevated across the West this summer.
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